Frankenstein, Or, the Modern Prometheus. [By M. W. Shelley.], Volume 1Lackington, Hughes, Harding, 1818 |
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Page 137
... murderer's finger was on his neck . " He was conveyed home , and the anguish that was visible in my counte- nance betrayed the secret to Elizabeth . She was very earnest to see the corpse . At first I attempted to prevent her ; but she ...
... murderer's finger was on his neck . " He was conveyed home , and the anguish that was visible in my counte- nance betrayed the secret to Elizabeth . She was very earnest to see the corpse . At first I attempted to prevent her ; but she ...
Page 138
... murderer to the deed . We have no trace of him at present , although our exertions to discover him are unremitted ; but they will not re- store my beloved William . “ Come , dearest Victor ; you alone can console Elizabeth . She weeps ...
... murderer to the deed . We have no trace of him at present , although our exertions to discover him are unremitted ; but they will not re- store my beloved William . “ Come , dearest Victor ; you alone can console Elizabeth . She weeps ...
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... . " Poor William ! " said he , " that dear child ; he now sleeps with his an- gel mother . His friends mourn , and weep , but he is at rest : he does not } now feel the murderer's grasp ; a sod covers his 140 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... . " Poor William ! " said he , " that dear child ; he now sleeps with his an- gel mother . His friends mourn , and weep , but he is at rest : he does not } now feel the murderer's grasp ; a sod covers his 140 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
Page 141
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. now feel the murderer's grasp ; a sod covers his gentle form , and he knows no pain . He can no longer be a fit subject for pity ; the survivors are the greatest sufferers , and for them time is the only ...
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. now feel the murderer's grasp ; a sod covers his gentle form , and he knows no pain . He can no longer be a fit subject for pity ; the survivors are the greatest sufferers , and for them time is the only ...
Page 148
... murderer ! I could not doubt it . The mere presence of the idea was an irresistible proof of the fact . I thought of pursuing the devil ; but it would have been in vain , for another flash discovered him to me hanging among the rocks of ...
... murderer ! I could not doubt it . The mere presence of the idea was an irresistible proof of the fact . I thought of pursuing the devil ; but it would have been in vain , for another flash discovered him to me hanging among the rocks of ...
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